Why do people live so long? A new study suggests that a mother’s care could be an important part of that. The Cornell University study says the reason humans and other primates live so long can be at least partially explained by the mother-infant relationship. Maternal care leads to the evolution of “long, slow lives,” … Read more
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Slate Plus members get more Care and nutrition weekly. Do you have a question about children, parenting or family life? Submit it here! Best care and nutrition, I have two children: ‘Orel’, nine years old, and ‘Claire’, four years old. We have a garden, a few trees in that garden, and a few squirrels that … Read more
Resume: A new study shows that any form of parental distraction, whether from screens or non-digital activities, has a negative impact on parent-child interactions. Both digital and non-digital distractions reduced parental sensitivity and children’s engagement. This suggests that it is not the screens themselves, but rather the divided attention that hinders communication between parents and … Read more